Jun 2024 – Mar 2025 · 9 mos · Littleton, CO · On-site

• Led the network engineering department (110 team members), which included teams for cell-site access and backbone networks, datacenter fabrics and cloud infrastructure, network systems and automation, network security and risk management, as well as network architecture and program management.
• Collaborated with the data analytics teams to create dashboards to track several KPIs for Network Engineering.
• Created and led program management teams for On-Prem and Cloud Network Engineering, Network Systems and Security Engineering, as well as Network Architecture & Automation, with weekly project updates.
• Defined escalation processes and on-call lists to ensure SLAs are achieved with timely resolution of outages.
• Implemented a peer-review process to ensure configuration documents for network changes are correct.
• Initiated the creation of an Audit & Remediation Team to standardize configurations of systems and networks.
• Negotiated contracts with key vendors and consulting firms to reduce OPEX by more than $4.5M per year.
• Provided direct leadership for the program management, network engineering and architecture teams.
• Provided direction for Managers of Access, Backbone, Cloud, Datacenter, Systems and Security Engineering.
• Provided direction for the Manager of Network Automation, responsible for SDN-C and systems orchestration.

Mar 2020 – Dec 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Hybrid

• Advisor to Intelsat’s Management Committee, overseeing the technology roadmap for software-defined network systems. Served as a key member of the Innovation leadership team, managing strategy, planning, budgets, vendors, contractors and staff for network evolution. Responsible for SDN architecture, engineering and execution with a team of 6 technology leads and additional contractors. Managed $7M budget with platform development.
• Built the Network Innovation team and provided leadership for development engineering of the datacenter network fabric, hybrid cloud infrastructure, 5G mobile core and RAN systems, virtualization of Kratos OpenSpace, and orchestration of SDN subsystems
• Led development of the Innovation lab to evaluate technologies for Intelsat’s next-gen network and new service offerings, which was used to demonstrate 5G small cell solutions via GEO satellites
• Served in key roles for these Innovation initiatives: OneWeb LEO network integration; Connected Cars Network architecture; High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) design for 4G LTE; Software-Defined Network (SDN) development; Edge Video and Managed WiFi trials; architecture for High-Throughput Trunking, MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet, Cellular Backhaul and SD-WAN; as well as Next-Gen Platform and terminal development
• Led ideation and realization of key system innovations for Intelsat’s next-generation network: Clos fabric design and datacenter interconnectivity with VXLAN, global hybrid-cloud architecture, cloud-native satcom platform and 5G system architectures, international PLMN for 3GPP mobility, as well as SDN orchestration
• Led a cross-functional team to deliver the industry’s first cloud-native satcom platform over GEO satellites
• Participated in standards-definition organizations to ensure strategic alignment with standards evolution

Apr 2019 – Mar 2020 · 11 mos · Hybrid

Jul 2018 – Apr 2019 · 9 mos · Hybrid

Jul 2017 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr · Hybrid

May 2014 – Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 2 mos · On-site

• Aided TWC in growing Business Class revenue from $1B to $2.5B since joining the Commercial team in 2009
• Led initiatives through a matrix of teams across the legacy TWC, Charter and Brighthouse organizations to unify technology solutions, simplify operations, and automate provisioning
• Managed a $1.5M annual budget, consisting of $650k for contract labor and $850k for equipment purchases
• Provided direction for the Network Services and Automaton Team, consisting of a Principal Architect, two Principal Engineers, a small team of Network Engineers, as well 4 contractors and a plethora of vendor resources
• Served as the primary representative for Charter Communications in the MEF Forum, contributing service provider requirements and ensuring vendor compliance with new MEF specifications
• Supervised staff, mentored engineers, guided personnel to achieve goals, and evaluated employee performance

Dec 2011 – May 2014 · 2 yrs 5 mos · On-site

• Co-authored documentation with Product Marketing, Carrier Sales and Product Development
• Collaborated with other TWC teams and vendors to define solutions for Dedicated High-Speed Internet Access, Next-Generation Community Networks (NC and KY), Managed Router Service and Managed Security Service
• Contributed Intellectual Property with patent applications for new technology development
• Enabled recurring annual savings of $262M by relieving the need for inter-LATA connectivity from IXCs with GIA
• Ensured Business Class services are compliant with product requirements and aligned with industry standards
• Led RFIs/RFPs to evaluate and select vendor technologies for cost-effectiveness, reliability, and long-term viability
• Led the evolution of Business Class services toward an architecture that leverages Network FuncNon Virtualization to reduce CAPEX and OPEX while enabling new Commercial services to be developed and deployed more rapidly
• Managed vendors to deliver solutions that relieved challenges and added value to Business Class services
• Performed administrative functions for the NSA Team: budget, purchase orders, contractor acquisition, etc.
• Presented at conferences, represent TWC at industry events and provide product direction to vendors
• Principal Architect for Go-It-Alone, Ethernet Services (Retail/Wholesale), Commercial CoS and Cell Tower Backhaul
• Reduced cell site CAPEX by 67% and MSC CAPEX by 47% with the Type-5 Cell Tower Backhaul architecture
• Served as a MEF expert within Cable Labs, contributing to the ENNI guidelines and DOCSIS NID requirements
• Supported Carrier Sales with customer engagements, serving as the SME to present technical solutions

Apr 2009 – Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 8 mos · On-site

• Collaborated with regional engineers to validate CTBH solutions and document configurations for deployment
• Developed mobile backhaul labs in Denver, CO and Austin, TX to investigate EoS and MPLS solutions
• Guided vendors to develop carrier Ethernet product in accordance with MEF, ITU and IEEE standards
• Led standardization efforts for CTBH CPE configuration templates and variable provisioning
• Provided technical leadership and training in every region to ensure successful CTBH deployments for MNOs
• Served as the technical lead to ensure vendor resolution of hardware issues, software “bugs” and feature gaps
• Setup a low-touch provisioning environment in Los Angeles to ensure consistent scripting of CPE devices for CTBH
• Worked with the Network Engineering, Architecture and Technology Group to centralize CTBH development efforts

Jan 2007 – Dec 2008 · 1 yr 11 mos · Indianapols, IN · On-site

• Administered training programs and budgetary planning for the Worldwide Service and Support organizations.
• Designed and built a lab for engineers and new hires to develop network design, implementation and troubleshooting skills to reduce Mean Time-To-Resolve (MTTR) customer issues.
• Developed curricula and delivered technology training that enabled students to get Cisco certified.
• Identified and remediated knowledge deficiencies for Support Engineers to implement and troubleshoot Quality of Service (QoS) for Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic.
• Mentored principal engineers to create training materials and instruct new hires, partners and customers.
• Served as a member of the Services & Support leadership team, responsible for strategy and planning of global training programs.

Aug 2005 – Aug 2006 · 1 yr · Lafayette, IN

• Co-located IT systems and integrated with campus UniPrint system to reduce CAPEX, OPEX, and consumable expenses.
• Led the migration of library computers to the OnePurdue AD, enabling students to access their network resources.
• Managed the IT department to operate a diverse computing environment distributed over 14 statewide locations.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and maintained the IT budget for all library hardware and software.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2007 · 5 yrs · Lafayette, IN

• Actively published and presented in the field of Network Engineering Technology.
• Consulted for Purdue and Indiana businesses to support their needs for network solutions.
• Supervised graduate and undergraduate students in the completion of research projects.
• Taught courses in Optical Network Design and Optimization, Inter-Network Design & Implementation, and Enterprise Network Management.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2003 · 2 yrs · Naples, FL · Remote

• Assessed network technologies and evaluated vendor solutions for both corporate and government entities.
• Enabled businesses to outsource recruiting, interviewing and candidate selection of IT professionals.
• Managed customer invoicing, accounts payable, as well as the annual accounting and income tax process.

Jan 2001 – Jan 2002 · 1 yr · Herndon, VA · On-site

• Consulted prospective customers on the functionality and value proposition of Optisphere solutions.
• Participated in the International Engineering Consortium and presented at the All-Optical Network Forum.
• Provided technical direction for RFI/RFP responses and forged strategic partnerships for complete solution offerings.
• Supervised staff to complete network design projects that integrated high-capacity DWDM transport systems with routing and switching technologies, creating complete solutions for ISPs, IXCs, RBOCs and enterprise customers.

Nov 1999 – Jan 2001 · 1 yr 2 mos · Vienna, VA · Hybrid

• Contributed to the sale of product, maintenance and services for quota attainment of $10M USD.
• Lead the design and implementation of networks that utilized ATM, SONET, WDM and other network technologies.
• Provided pre and post-sale support for local government and enterprise customer accounts in the mid-Atlantic region.

May 1999 – Nov 1999 · 6 mos · Rockville, MD · On-site

• Led a team of consultants and MCI personnel to deploy an ATM and SONET backbone for the DISA.
• Served as the principal engineer in the MCI NOC responsible for resolving network issues on the DISA CONUS network.
• Trained staff on ATM theory, system configuration, network management, circuit provisioning and testing.
• Worked with MCI and DISA engineers to ensure system security, grow network capacity and optimize the design.

May 1998 – May 1999 · 1 yr · McLean, VA · On-site

• Audited network connectivity in the Department of Treasury core and developed network architecture documentation.
• Provided technical leadership for network capacity planning with Cisco Systems NetSys software to propose bandwidth increases for the Department of Treasury network to support peak load during the tax season.

Aug 1996 – May 1998 · 1 yr 9 mos · West Lafayette, IN

May 1996 – Aug 1997 · 1 yr 3 mos · West Lafayette, IN

Aug 1994 – Aug 1996 · 2 yrs · West Lafayette, IN

Jan 1992 – Aug 1994 · 2 yrs 7 mos · West Lafayette, IN